youbloom, the global music village, will be making a return to Dublin for three days from 13th-15th June 2014. youbloom@Dublin incorporates both a music conference offering a chance to learn from and network with industry professionals and live gigs to showcase emerging talent. The event’s ambassadors include Bob Geldof, Eleanor McEvoy and Colm O’Snodaigh (KILA), who join an international collective of musicians, fans and industry professionals whose mission is to ensure every aspiring artist has the skills needed to make it in the music industry.
Calling new bands
youbloom@Dublin live shows will be occupying the vibrant Dame District for three nights with up to 100 bands from around the world set to perform. Bands are encouraged to apply now through youbloom.com to take part in the festival and showcase their talents. The application to play process closes on 16th March.
Last year’s festival saw 90 bands from 11 countries performing live in Dublin. This year’s successful emerging acts from across the globe will be selected by Nigel Grainge (Ensign Records, Thin Lizzy, SInead O'Connor, The Waterboys, The Boomtown Rats, Steve Miller Band, 10cc and World Party) and Lindsay Reade (Factory Records, Joy Division, New Order, Happy Mondays, Stone Roses and OMD) to perform over three nights in Dublin.
youbloom@Dublin is in association with DUBLINTOWN.ie and supported by DCC and Music Maker.
Ticket Information:
Tickets priced €10 (until 31 March), €16 (until 30 April) and €20 (Full ticket price) allow access to both days of the music conference. All the live shows in the Dame District are free to enter. Tickets are on sale now from Entertainment.ie.
